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How to get fromColumbia to Philadelphiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Columbia to Philadelphia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Columbia to Philadelphia International Airport

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    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane CAE - PHL
    4h 6m
    $74–436

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    12h 50m
    $349–549

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus bus 44
    2. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 11m
    $110–170

  4. Drive  611.5 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Philadelphiacar car 611.5 mi
    10h 41m
    $112–162

  5. Drive to Charleston International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Drive from Columbia to Charleston-Airport-CHScar car
    2. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane CHS - PHL
    4h 32m
    $672–932

  6. Fly Columbia to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane CAE - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    5h 42m
    $120–1,158

  7. Fly Columbia to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CAE - DCA
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    5h 23m
    $156–678

Columbia to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$349Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 540 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Columbia (CAE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbia Station to 30th Street Station via Washington Union Station in around 12h 50m.

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